December 4, 2017
Common signs of strep throat are a sudden onset of pain when swallowing, red and swollen tonsils (often with white patches or streaks), rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes in neck, nausea, and headaches. It is important to know the differences between strep and a common cold virus as oftentimes, a cold can cause most of the same […]
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During the winter, we spend more time indoors exposing ourselves to allergens and other irritants like dust mites, pet dander, smoke, mold spores and household sprays. Here are some tips to help you survive the winter allergy season: 1. Wash your bedding and pajamas in hot water to kill dust mites 2. Purchase allergy guard […]
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November 15, 2017
Allergy symptoms; such as sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose, and hives can leave you feeling miserable. The good news is that more and more medications that have been prescribed in the past to treat these allergies can now be purchased without a prescription. Antihistamines, decongestants, mast cell stabilizers, corticosteroids, and anti-leukotrienes are among the medications commonly […]
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November 6, 2017
Did you know that about 35 million Americans have sinusitis at least once a year? It is definitely not rare, but we want to help you be able to fight it off properly when it hits. What is Sinusitis? It is when your sinus tissue lining becomes swollen or inflamed. A normal healthy sinus is […]
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November 1, 2017
The Merriam Webster dictionary would describes hoarse as “rough or harsh in sound”. A hoarse voice may sound breathy, raspy, strained, or show changes in volume or pitch. Voice changes, such as hoarseness, are related to disorders in the sound-producing parts (vocal folds) of the voice box (larynx). The important thing to note, is that hoarseness […]
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October 18, 2017
Do you have trouble breathing out of your nose? You may benefit from seeing your local ENT provider. There are many causes of nasal congestion: allergies, nasal polyps, a deviated septum, and others. If allergies are the cause of your nasal congestion, you may find that the congestion alternates between the left and right nostril, or worsens when […]
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